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Monday, June 10, 2013

Dupage Guide Service Finesses its Way to Finicky Summer Bass

On the way home from a wonderful night with friends and
family at Sycamore Speedway, I received an email from a new client who wanted
to start learning to catch largemouth bass. Usually on the weekends I am in bed
early since I have a need to be in my spot before first light however I was up
and sent my new friend George a message that we were good to go!

I was surprised when the alarm went off so quickly. Didn’t I
just close my eyes? George shows up right on time and after a short
conversation we were on our way. Today we were going pond hopping! I chose
ponds that had a high number of bass. My hope was to give my new bass fishing
friend more then a couple chances at landing a fish.

The problem we found ourselves facing was finicky fish and
weeds. Three out of the four lakes had a 3 foot lip of algae and a shelf of
under water weeds.

We need a slow small presentation that would fish well on
the weed line and over the large flat shelves of salad. The answer to the
problem was finesse plastics. We rigged a single slit shot size B and a number
four Raven Specialist Hook. The plastics we used needed to be light and drop
slowly. So I chose CrabbyBass Helgies
and Berkley 4 inch power worms.

The plan worked! George, who had never intentionally
targeted bass with artificial lures before, landed 15 bass!! That does not
include the several jumpers he lost!!! The bass were not huge but they were
fun. George has a great sense of humor and had me laughing all day. I
especially enjoyed his “Pondboy Guide Impression”.

All fishermen can learn to bass fish. There is no magic
involved. Just like many great endeavors it starts with a little bit of
knowledge and practice.

If you live in the Chicago land area and would like to learn
how to fish or try a new style or species please take time to visit
www.dupagefishingguide.com.

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With over 30 years experience of angling Dan still cannot quench his thirst for tight lined watery battles on our area’s rivers and lakes. A multi-species angler at heart PondBoy cannot hold any one species at the top of his list. Dan has fished for many species including many types of sunfish, crappies, carp, largemouth, smallmouth, channel cats, walleyes, sauger, white bass, yellow bass, perch, northern pike, musky, king salmon, steelhead, brown trout, coho salmon, rainbow trout, pickerel, and flathead catfish.Dan has fished both bass and walleye tournaments, fished Canada several times, and fished Florida. Boat, shore, wading, ice, and fly fishing are all styles he is familiar with. After years of boat and shore fishing, Dan will head to a river for wading if given the opportunity. Artificial baits and flies are two of his biggest strengths. Dan is an expert wader and is a master of presenting live bait with the most efficient techniques, and tackle. He is a expert ice fisherman who is always happy to take new guys out. Showing them how fun it is and that it can extend their fishing adventures all year.

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About Pondboy

With over 30 years experience of angling Dan still cannot quench his thirst for tight lined watery battles on our area’s rivers and lakes. A multi-species angler at heart PondBoy cannot hold any one species at the top of his list. Dan has fished for many species including many types of sunfish, crappies, carp, largemouth, smallmouth, channel cats, walleyes, sauger, white bass, yellow bass, perch, northern pike, musky, king salmon, steelhead, brown trout, coho salmon, rainbow trout, pickerel, and flathead catfish.

Dan is a pro-staffer for DuPage Angler.com the owner of DuPage Fishing Guide Service and is now excited to be a pro staffer for Crabby Bass Lures,BLAF,Notch Gear, Beardhead, Pivothead, Mythic Gear and Aurora Lures! Dan's Team won the worldwide fresh water title for Kayak Wars and He has fished both bass and walleye tournaments, fishedCanada several times, and fished Florida. Boat, shore, wading, ice, and fly fishing are all styles he is familiar with. After years of boat and shore fishing, Dan will head to a river for wading if given the opportunity. Artificial baits and flies are two of his biggest strengths. Dan is an expert wader and is a master of presenting live bait with the most efficient techniques, and tackle. He is a expert ice fisherman who is always happy to take new guys out. Showing them how fun it is and that it can extend their angling adventures all year.